Saddle maker
Artist
Unknown
Dateca. 1850-1855
MediumDaguerreotype
DimensionsPlate (quarter): 3 1/4 × 4 1/4 inches (8.26 × 10.8 cm)
Case (open): 7 1/2 × 4 3/4 × 3/8 inches (19.05 × 12.07 × 0.97 cm)
Case (closed): 3 3/4 × 4 3/4 × 1/2 inches (9.53 × 12.07 × 1.27 cm)
Case (open): 7 1/2 × 4 3/4 × 3/8 inches (19.05 × 12.07 × 0.97 cm)
Case (closed): 3 3/4 × 4 3/4 × 1/2 inches (9.53 × 12.07 × 1.27 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Hall Family Foundation
Object number2015.50.43
Signednone
Inscribednone
Markingsnone
On View
Not on viewCollections
DescriptionQuarter plate cased handcolored daguerreotype housed in decorative brass mat with red velvet liner. Image of saddle maker seated, resting arm on decorated saddle, and holding tools of the trade (tack hammer held in air with left hand). He is well-dressed in a vest, tie and patterned jacket.
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